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A glimpse of the Ephsian church about 20 years after Paul's letter.

Paul has been describing the unity and new identity believers have. Now, he calls us to behave differently.

Paul stresses obedience in relationships, urging children to honor their parents and workers to serve their masters sincerely, as if serving Christ.

A call for husbands to love their wives sacrificially, like Christ loves the church, and for wives to respect their husbands, reflecting spiritual unity with Christ.

Paul urges believers to live in love, avoid sin, and walk in the light, being filled with the Spirit, leading to worship and mutual submission in Christ.

Peter, John and the leper at the gate.

Paul describes the difference Christ makes in our lives.

Paul completes the thought he started in verse one, praying and praising God.

Paul reveals God’s plan for the Gentiles through the gospel, and the inclusion of all people in Christ’s redemptive work.

We have redemption through His blood, forgiveness of sins, and every spiritual blessing in Christ

The Establishment of Purim and Mordecai’s Rise to Prominence.

The Jews successfully defended themselves against their enemies.

Haman is gone but the edict is still in effect.

Esther reveals her ethnicity and Haman's Plan of Genocide.

Esther becomes queen after winning a beauty contest, Mordecai thwarts a plot against the king, and Haman rises to power.

Jesus sends two disciples to get a colt. He then enters Jerusalem and recons the temple.

Jesus and His trial before Pilate, crucifixion, and death, leading to His burial by Joseph of Arimathea.

A plot to kill Jesus and a dinner at Simon the lepers house where a woman annoints Him.

Jesus foretells the destruction of the Temple, warns of false prophets, and speaks of signs of His return. Amidst uncertainty and tribulation, believers should remain vigilant, faithful, and prepared.

Jesus contrasts the displays of wealth by religious leaders with the sacrificial giving of a poor widow, highlighting her faith and generosity.

A scribe asks Jesus an honest question.

Here we have two stories where Jewish leaders try to trap Jesus with what they think will be tricky questions.

Jesus tells the parabel of the Vineyard